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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
7
Indianapolis players formally bow to the public as training opens amid poor grounds and uncertain outlook. Youngsters seek chances with Giants ready to begin season. park conditions delay practice while managers and players meet and assess prospects.
Tom Ramsey, famed pitcher from Doyleville era, dies at home after pneumonia. Survived by wife Anna Ramsey. Formerly a bartender for brother William Taney, Ramsey was known for the Missouri style curves and sensational strikeouts. He was 31. Motoring Press reports a $1000 donation to the Automobile Club of France to aid touring committee work.
Frank Bowerman, aged about 96, discusses catcher qualities in a long reminiscence. He recalls his New York Glanta days behind pitchers of various skills, noting a catchers instinct, speed, control, awareness of batters’ weak points, and the need to signal pitches. He says hard work helps but innate talent matters for top catching.
The piece portrays the boxer Spider Kelly a.k.a Jean Quellal, famed as a lightweight once, now a dweller among critics. It notes his dancing skill, his heated encounter with Joe Gans where Gans won on pace and wind, and hints at a future endowment for aging prizefighters.
Cincinnati dispatch notes two boxing showdowns in early March. Terry McGovern will face Battling Nelson in New Orleans style buildup under promoter Parson Davies, with Scrippe McRae and Abe Attell also pairing for featherweight championship clash in Los Angeles in April.
Special to The Sum Louisville outlines the American Association schedule. The Colonels open in Louisville with Minneapolis on April 13 and host Columbus on July 4. Decoration Day and Labor Day bring trips to Columbine and Indianapolis. Twelve home Sundays are planned with potential transfers from other Sundays. The club also lists Saturday and Sunday home/away patterns against various opponents.
The New York Giants rely on Christy Mathewson as spring workouts begin amid betting pressure on racing. A reform plan may curb large wagers at tracks, urging bettors to bet small for enjoyment. Mathewson trains south, with Bresnahan, while an exhibition with the Hoosiers looms at Washington Park.
Tim Murnane argues that ball players must be extra large for certain roles, noting that a team lacking these players in key positions, especially boxmen, will struggle to win first place in baseball.
The 1906 Hoosiers schedule lists multiple road trips with opponents including Wome Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Toledo and Louisville. Dates span April through September with numerous doubles and two game sets noted for certain stops.
STRENGTH 15 ADDED, PEACOCK ROLLS WELL, Pittsburg Has Made Four Additions Which Have Helped Out the Team. Special to the Sun from Hot Springs Ark March 22 reports Pittsburg’s camp reveals the Pirates are stronger across outfield, first base, pitching and catching. Ganley at right field, Naslon at first, Smith and Gibson behind the plate, and Willis expected to boost pitching. Clarke aims for a faster pace than 1901 1902 1903, with Willis health improving and new depth in reserve. The Giants loom, but Pittsb urgs push for improved return.
Milwaukee March 2 A special to The Run reports prankee bowlers set to revolt if an east based group forms a new organization to replace the American Howting congrean. The item notes unrest among players and possible structural changes in the bowling world.
Booth Bernd announces that the local Central League team will train at Notre Dame rather than Webesh College. This marks Morry Dene's third season, with Fisgera planned to report and begin preparations for the season.
George Bothner world renowned lightweight champion met Al Akerman in Fostoria before the largest crowd for a sporting event. Bothner held the lightweight belt and claimed the welterweight title after defeating all challengers. Akerman outweighed him by four pounds, and the match ended with Akerman winning two falls in 9 minutes and 18 minutes 2 seconds.
Umpires in ES training before the April 18 season opener advised by President O'Brien to practice extensively. Exhibitions listed in Toledo, Kansas City, Columbus, Louisville, Martinville, and more. Also covers boxing matchups in Milwaukee and California plus local chatter about baseball figures and early season prospects.
Chicago reports the American Association Club owners reached a 154 game schedule for the coming season. Milwaukee opens at To Yen. Kansas City at Columbus. St Paul at Indianapolis with the season April 18 to September 17. Holiday plans map key dates including Fourth of July and Decoration Day across multiple cities. Mike Kelley’s status as Minnesota owner with ties to St Louis and St Paul is discussed regarding his release.
O'Brien is described as practically certain to be reelected by 13 votes with support from four original backers and a possible unanimous win. No other candidate was mentioned at the session. J Ed Grille left for Cincinnati to join Kia team while initial opposition to O Briens candidacy appears to have faded. Catcher Jack Sullivan reached terms with Tebean and will report to Kansas City at once.
Boston American dispatch reports Chick Stahl, weighing 178 pounds, plans to retire after his playing days, stating no minors for him and no umpiring. He will move to Fort Wayne to run a saloon and awaits word of retirement before taking early train back. His brother will run the saloon during his ball career.
Mixed results from Washington Bonninge Hot Springs New Orleans and San Francisco venues. Winners include First Fate at Washington with a 1:00 flat mile. Oliie Burnet at Hot Springs with 2:03 4-6 time. My Bon leading at New Orleans with 1:49 3?. Josie’s Jewel tops San Francisco at 1 to 1 odds in urlongs.
The Chicago and North Western Railway seeks information from prospective industries to locate cereal mills cannery works cold storage plants and other firms as spring prospects boost business and regional development. An Evansville boxing bout ends with Jack Cullen knocking out rival Klein after a disputed agreed comeback.
The second day of the Blatt Baker company sale at the stockyards drew strong bids and a lively pavilion. Grace A, sold by Pendleton & Hawkins of Deostar, tipped as a champion trotter prospect, drew a high bid of 5,000 from Al C. Maynard of New York City, with Nick Longworth among bidders. the day featured brisk activity in both afternoon and night sessions and a 2:13% pace trail noted for the horse's potential.
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